Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled)

Mars; Bristol; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer in Bristol to join their dynamic team. The role involves hands-on maintenance of specialized equipment, problem solving, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have strong engineering skills and a relevant qualification, along with proven experience in a maintenance role. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Free on-site parking

Employee shop

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills.
• Self-sufficient and strong problem-solving ability.
• Demonstratable experience in maintenance or reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis and repairs on production machinery.
• Ensure technical safety and food safety standards.
• Oversee all factory services on shift.

Skills

Engineering & Technical skills

Problem-solving ability

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

National Standard level 4 or relevant level 3 or HNC/HND in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multi skilled) – Castle Cary. This is a great opportunity to join the dynamic Engineering Team at our Mars Petcare factory. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance for specialised pet food processing & packaging equipment, including both mechanical and electrical challenges. The aim of this shift-based role is to problem solve and repair technical faults on the factory equipment to support production targets in a safe and food safe manner.

Permanent position with:

• Salary: GBP43,600 - GBP46,100 (prorated and inclusive of shift allowance) dependent on experience plus performance related company bonus
• Hours: 32 hours per week
• Weekend: 2x shifts Saturday & Sunday alternating weekly between (nights) 10pm-10am & (days) 10am-10pm
• Weekday: 1x shift Mon-Fri 8am-4pm/6am-2pm
• Benefits: Private medical insurance and free flu jabs; Free on-site parking; Employee shop

Benefits are in addition to the base salary and may be subject to eligibility and terms.

What we are looking for

• Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills, built through a recognized apprenticeship.
• National Standard level 4 (or relevant level 3) or HNC / HND level in a combined Electrical & Mechanical Engineering discipline. Or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification but with other qualifications / proven experience in the other discipline.
• Self-sufficient, hands on, and strong problem-solving ability. Systematic root cause analysis of technical issues.
• Demonstratable experience working in a maintenance or reliability department.
• Industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. LOTO, Risk Assessments & Safe Work Permits).

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process.
• Responsibility for technical safety and food safety standards on your shift, supporting the Shift Operations Manager.
• Provide technical experience and support to the Shift Operations Team.
• Responsible for overseeing all factory services on shift (including steam, electricity, air, water, and gas).
• Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days team.
• Complete planned maintenance activities & improvements with smooth transitions from maintenance back to production.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we\'re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world\'s best-loved brands: M&M\'s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN\'S ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world\'s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.